The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,400
€ 20,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.14 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
JD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
589 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
